Below Average
#4149 of 4,742 schools in NY
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
Elementary School · Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys · Albany, NY
A charter elementary school in Albany, NY where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
116 N LAKE AVE, Albany, NY 12206
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2013, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,693/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,931
Median home value
$162,300
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
26.1%
Poverty rate
37.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter Choice Charter School for GirlsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Castle Island Bilingual MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Sheridan Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Roots Academy at West HillEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 334 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys is listed in BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BOYS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys is a public elementary school in Albany, NY, part of Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys, serving approximately 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,149 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys
What grades does Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys serve?
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys?
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys rank in NY?
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys ranks #4,149 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys's MySchoolScout rating?
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys a charter school?
Yes, Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys a Title I school?
No, Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys?
88.7% of students at Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Albany County
- Phone
- (518) 694-8200
- Area population (ZIP 12206)
- 14,592
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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